Movies
November 22, 2022
Michelle Williams plays a version of the mother of the young Stephen Spielberg, called Sammy (Mateo Zoryon Francis-DeFord) in “The Fabelmans.” Gab

Review: Steven Spielberg opens his family album for 'The Fabelmans'

Michelle Williams plays his mom in a movie that's best when it focuses on the title characters.
Movies
November 22, 2022
Taylor Russell and Timothee Chalamet in “Bones and All.”

Review: Love story 'Bones and All' brings new meaning to 'I could eat you up'

Taylor Russell and Timothée Chalamet play lovers who also are cannibals.
Movies
November 17, 2022
Carey Mulligan and Zoe Kazan play journalists who helped bring down Harvey Weinstein in “She Said.”

Review: The reporters are the story in compelling 'She Said'

Movie follows the New York Times writers whose work helped bring down Harvey Weinstein.
Variety
November 17, 2022
Minnesota Landscape Arboretum Winter Lights

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Movies
November 10, 2022
Women take center stage in “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever,” including Lupita Nyong’o (left) and Letitia Wright.

Review: 'Black Panther: Wakanda Forever' puts the women in charge

Angela Bassett, Lupita Nyong'o and Letitia Wright fight a new villain who lurks beneath the sea.
Movies
November 9, 2022
Actors Sean Astin and Elijah Wood will appear at Twin Cities Con this weekend.

Half of the Hobbits and more visit Minneapolis for Twin Cities Con

"Lord of the Rings" star Sean Astin discusses the bond he forms with fans at conventions.
TV & Media
November 8, 2022
Unlike the rocky marriages of their children in Season 5 of “The Crown,” the relationship Queen Elizabeth II (Imelda Staunton) and Prince Philip (

There's a changing of guard in 'The Crown,' and here's what you need to know

The new cast brings energy and flavor to the fifth season, creator Peter Morgan says.
Music
November 7, 2022
Autosave-File vom d-lab2/3 der AgfaPhoto GmbH

'Meet Me in the Bathroom' and 4 other movies to see/hear in Sound Unseen fest

The Strokes-led NYC rock doc leads the 23rd annual lineup for Twin Cities music fans' favorite film fest.
Movies
November 3, 2022
Coming-of-age drama “Armageddon Time” stars newcomer Banks Repeta and Oscar winner Anthony Hopkins.

Review: 'Armageddon Time' says coming of age is a tough job

Anne Hathaway, Anthony Hopkins and Banks Repeta star in the autobiographical drama.
Variety
November 3, 2022
Tank and the Bangas

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Movies
October 31, 2022
Marisa Coughlan in a scene that called for her to drive around Excelsior. The car was on a trailer for filming last week on the set of “Days When th

Filming brings Beau Bridges to town and Marisa Coughlan home

Coughlan's own life inspired "Days When the Rains Came."
Movies
October 27, 2022
Elizabeth Banks in "Call Jane." (Wilson Webb/Roadside Attractions/TNS)

Review: Something rings hollow about 'Call Jane'

Although the cast is largely excellent, the script is shallow and the characters don't feel real.
Movies
October 20, 2022
George Clooney and Julia Roberts reteam in the romantic comedy “Ticket to Paradise.”

Review: 'Ticket to Paradise' coasts on charm of Julia Roberts and George Clooney

It's romantic but not as funny as you might expect.
Variety
October 20, 2022
Marcus Mumford performing at the Austin City Limits Music Festival at Zilker Park on Oct. 9 in  Austin, Texas.

Our Friday Best: Carrie Underwood, 'Bitcon,' Marcus Mumford and 'The Seven Deadly Sins'

Critics' picks for entertainment in the week ahead.
Movies
October 19, 2022
Disney movies, including “Encanto” (pictured) and “Frozen,” will go the immersive route in an “experience” coming to Minneapolis in March

Disney bringing its 'Immersive Experience' to northeast Minneapolis

Opening in March 2023, it follows in the footsteps of the popular Van Gogh touring exhibit.
Movies
October 18, 2022
Jalyn Hall as Emmett Till and Danielle Deadwyler as his mother, Mamie, in “Till.” which will be screened on the opening night of the Twin Cities F

Twin Cities festival offers Oscar contenders and films made closer to home

Devastating biopic "Till" is the opener.
Movies
October 17, 2022
Cate Blanchett stars as Lydia Tár in director Todd Field’s “Tár.”

Review: Cate Blanchett's blistering performance drives powerful 'Tár'

She's an Oscar contender for playing a ruthless conductor.
Movies
October 13, 2022
Jamie Lee Curtis and Rohan Campbell in “Halloween Ends.”

Review: 'Halloween Ends' with a rousing battle between Michael Myers and Laurie Strode

It's supposedly Jamie Lee Curtis' last "Halloween." We'll see.
Movies
October 6, 2022
Christian Bale, Margot Robbie and John David Washington star in the quirky “Amsterdam.”

'Amsterdam' is a star-filled comedy that loses its way

Christian Bale, Margot Robbie and John David Washington are in the latest puzzler from director David O. Russell.
Movies
September 29, 2022
Luke Macfarlane, left, and Billy Eichner fall in love, maybe, in “Bros.”

Review: 'Bros' is a gay romantic comedy with big, big laughs

Boy meets boy, boy loses boy, boy probably gets boy back.

Movies

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